• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.606-614
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• 2009

To evaluate the biological water quality, diatom-based biological indices (DAIpo and TDI) were examined in the Sum-River and the Dal-stream. Having BOD concentrations below $2mg{\cdot}L^{-1}$ in most sites, water quality of both rivers was good. The DAIpo and TDI values ranged from 29.8 to 91.4 and from 38.7 to 93.0 respectively. From the biological water quality assessment, DAIpo and TDI for both rivers displayed fair to fairly poor water quality levels. However, the two indices showed more polluted conditions than expected from the BOD vlaues. In addition, DAIpo, having wider range of differences, appears to be more sensitive to the change in water quality when compared to TDI values. Statistical analysis using principal component analysis showed that Nitzschia palea and Diatoma vulgare might not be the appropriate indicators due to their low correlations with other indicators.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.879-885
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• 2009

The present study was carried out to develop biological criteria for water quality assessment using benthic diatoms. Selecting of the indicator diatoms, three parameters were considered: broad distribution (180 taxa occurred over 3% at upper level), species abundance (158 taxa occurred over $1.5{\times}10^5cells/cm^2$), and sensitivity (184 taxa occurred more than once as 1st and 2nd dominant species). Overall, total 208 taxa were selected, including 38 varieties, 170 species, 34 genera, 9 families, 3 orders, and 1 phylum. The most dominant taxonomic group (family) was Naviculaceae (52%), followed by Diatomaceae (15%), Nitzschiaceae (12%) and Achnantaceae (11%). COD and TP were proposed as new water quality standards (draft) to improve the existing BOD standard and to manage and control efficiently non-biodegradable organic pollutants. With this regard, we used TP standard (draft) in developing biological water quality criteria for diatoms. TP standards (draft) proposed as Ia = 0.02 mg/L or less, Ib = 0.05 mg/L or less, II = 0.1 mg/L or less, III = 0.2 mg/L or less, IV = 0.4 mg/L or less, V = 0.6 mg/L or less and VI = above 0.6 mg/L. Biological assessment system (4 class system) was developed and proposed for diatom using modified Tropic Diatom Index (TDI). Biological assessment of TDI appear B grade (Good).

• 환경영향평가
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.229-238
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• 2012

This research was to examine the physiochemical factors and the attached diatoms of ecological wetland in Paju from August 2010 to May 2011. As a result of physicohemical water quality assessment, the water temperature did not fluctuate much due to ample riparian vegetation and aquatic plants growing at the site. Due to the effect of Han River Estuary, site 4, 5 and 6 had high electricity conductivity. The BOD concentration was high at site 2, 3, and 4 caused by decrease in water quantity and inflow of polluted water. At all sites, T-N and T-P concentrations ranged from eutrophic to hypertrophic status. At the downstream, the T-N and T-P concentrations decreased by inhabiting aquatic plant. Total of 98 taxa of attached diatoms were found. As for dominant taxa, Achnanthes convergens, A. minutissima, Gomphonema gracile, G. parvulum, Melosira varians, Navicula seminulum, N. minima, N. pseudolanceolata, Nitzschia amphibia, N. palea, Surirella minuta and Synedra ulna var. fragilariodes appeared. The result of biological assessment of water quality rated the sites B(suboptimal)~D(poor) during seasons of low water temperature, Fall and Winter, with DAIpo ranging 24.1~68.2 and TDI of 48.4~85.6. During Spring and Summer, all sites were rated D(poor) with DAIpo lower than or equal to 40, and TDI above or equal to 70. The biological assessment of water quality at the research site showed inferior TDI result compared to that of DAIpo.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.768-783
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• 2006

Biological stream environment assessment has been an essential trend of aquatic ecosystems among advanced countries, because the chemical water quality assessment has limitations that only represent temporal water environmental status. Benthic macroinvertebrates are the most popular bioindicator group useful to biological water quality assessment for a long time. In addition, a number of indices using benthic macroinvertebrates have recently been developed not only for water quality assessment but also for ecological health assessment. In this paper Korean Saprobic Index (KSI) based on Zelinka-Marvan's saprobic valency concept is developed by applying DIN 38410 in Germany. The KSI value was widely applicable to most Korean streams with the exception of sand-based large streams, for example main stream of Nakdong River. But as a result of non-linear regression analysis the correlation between KSI and $BOD_5$ concentration was high and KSI reflected water quality alteration for mid and long-term period. In spite of applicability of KSI, it should be supplemented and developed to make it strong by accumulating field data as well as to manage integrated water environment in general through continuous biomonitoring.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.531-537
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• 2012

The information about the physicochemical environments, the species distribution and community of the epilithic diatom cells in Pyengchang river and inflow streams of Gangwon-do were studied for assessment of biological water quality from June 2008 to October 2010. Total 112 diatom taxa were identified with 2 orders, 9 families, 26 genera, 95 species and 17 varieties. Among the total taxa identified, 13 taxa, 52 taxa and 15 taxa represented the family Achnanthaceae, Naviculaceae and Bacillariaceae, respectively. The pH values of the water was found to be neutral to alkaline due to the limestone grounds of Pyengchang river and inflow streams. The 13 taxa including Epithemia adnata, belonged to alkaline-water diatoms, and three species - Cymbella japonica, Eunotia major and Fragilaria capitellata - are known to be acidic-water species. The species, Hannaea arcus, known as a cryophilic and mountain periphyton was identified at IF2, IF3 and IF4 in low water temperature environments at high altitudes, being a dominating species in P1 and IF1. Four saproxenous species - Achnanthes convergens, Cocconeis placentula var. lineata, Cymbella turgidula and Hannaea arcus - were dominant at some sampling sites. For biological water quality assessment, IF2, IF3 and P3 showed low water quality class. The values of DAIpo and TDI were 10.6 ~ 98.0 and 13.8 ~ 94.2, respectively. Therefore, biological water quality in Pyengchang river and inflow streams was relatively desirable.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.612-621
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• 2014

Physicochemical factors and the phytoplankton communities in the downstream area of Namhan-River were investigated from June 2012 to November 2013. We also assessed water quality using biological water quality indices. Total nitrogen was 2.4 mg/L, total phosphorus was 0.04 mg/L, and biological oxygen demand was 1.1 mg/L. This resulted in a level 2 (Ib, good) water quality rating. A total of 259 phytoplankton taxa were classified, consisting of 26 families, two subfamilies, 64 genera, 222 species, 32 varieties, and five formas. Bacillariophyceae dominated during a1l seasons and at all sites. The dominant species were Aulacoseira granulata, Cyclotella meneghiniana, C. stelligera, Melosira varians, Cocconeis placentula var. lineata, Nitzschia palea, N. amphibia, Cymbella minuta, and Achnanthes convergens. The diatom assemblage index for organic pollution values was level A-D, and TDI was level B-D. P-IBI at most sites was at the M (moderate) level, but TSI was at the E (eutrophic) level. Most indices dropped from upstream to downstream.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.784-795
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to assess biological river water quality by using epilithic diatoms at 40 selected sites in Geum, Youngsan, and Seomjin River systems. The sampling and analyses were performed during three seasons including January, April and June in 2005. Various water quality parameters also were analyzed. We attempted to classify the water quality condition by epilithic diatom indices (DAIpo and TDI) with the results of corresponding analyses of various chemical water quality parameters. A five class system was delivered to describe the water quality condition ranged from "very good" to "very poor." We also proposed a way of classifying water quality condition by combining two diatom indices of DAIpo and TDI. Our results showed that biomass of epilithic diatoms varied not only seasonally but spatially; it was not likely that winter diatoms represent average water quality condition, due to high concentration of nutrients. Water quality status assessed by diatom indices was generally worse than that assessed by BOD, indicating that BOD standard likely underestimates the biological condition of the water body. Importantly, nutrient-based diatom index (TDI) generally overestimated organic matter-based index (DAIpo) at most study sites, indicating that diatoms in studied rivers were likely more affected by nutrients than organic matter. Thus, management strategy to improve river water quality in Korea is suggested to emphasize more on the nutrients than organic matters.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.169-182
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• 2019

낙동강 상류 수계에 위치한 영강, 내성천과 위천을 대상으로 2016년 5월부터 10월까지 부착돌말류를 이용한 생물학적 수질 평가를 하였다. 부착돌말류는 이동성이 없어 장기적인 수질상태를 반영할 수 있다. 채집된 부착돌말류는 총 158 분류군으로 2목 3아목 8과 34속 143종 15변종으로 구성되어 있다. 영강은 Achnanthes convergens 와 Achnanthes minutissima, 내성천은 Nitzschia inconspicua, 위천은 Achnanthes minutissima, Cocconeis placentula var. lineata와 Navicula minima가 우점하였다. CCA 분석 결과, 낙동강 상류 수계에서는 전기전도도, 총인과 총질소가 부착돌말류의 종조성에 중요한 요인들로 나타났다. 상관분석 결과, 부착돌말지수들(DAIpo 와 TDI)은 서로 높은 상관성(0.87)을 보였다. 부착돌말지수(DAIpo와 TDI)를 이용한 생물학적 수질평가 결과, 영강은 대부분의 지점에서 A등급으로 평가되었다. 내성천은 A등급으로 평가된 N1을 제외한 모든 지점에서 C~D등급으로 평가되었다. 위천은 W1의 DAIpo가 B~C등급이나 TDI는 D등급으로 평가되어, 이 지점의 생물학적 수질 평가는 DAIpo보다 TDI의 결과가 더 불량한 것으로 나타났다. W2의 DAIpo와 TDI는 A~D등급으로 수질의 변화가 심하였다. W3와 W4의 DAIpo와 TDI는 대부분 B와 C등급으로 각각 평가되었다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.757-767
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• 2006

Biological assessments are the primary tool for evaluating the biological condition of a water body and makes it possible to understand accumulative and long-term effect of stressors. They also provide reliable biological information for which disturbed systems are to be restored. Sustainable water environment is not enough with attaining only the clean water, but it should sustain healthy and diverse aquatic life. Aquatic organisms are affected by various factors, including not only water quality but also habitat condition and stressors, and thus good condition of both physical and chemical water quality is prerequisite for sustaining healthy organisms. Therefore, biological assessment, along with other physical and chemical assessments, are crucial for evaluating the health of a water body. Overall, sustainability of water environment demands the attainment and maintenance of ecological integrity, which is resulted from the combination of physical, chemical and biological integrity. The biological criteria will play very important role in the water resource management and policy issues, and thus bioassessment program should be fully implemented and supported eventually by the law. To keep ecosystem health of water environment safely from the toxic pollutants and other stressors, the following suggestions need to be considered in environmental quality standards in Korea. For the first step, the biological indicators need to be introduced in evaluating river quality condition; they provide a qualitative description of biological condition of water body. Secondly, the biological water quality standards using biotic indices should be developed and implemented under the consideration of characteristics of Korean river systems. Lastly, the ecological status classification regime (ESCR) should be developed and introduced; it could be used in quality assessment of the water environment in general. In developing ESCR, integration of physico-chemical, biological, and habitat parameters should be taken into account.

• 생태와환경
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.117-128
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• 2010

본 연구는 2008년 5월부터 2009년 2월까지 양양의 남대천, 강릉의 연곡천과 사천천의 이화학적 수질, 영양단계 및 부착규조를 이용한 생물학적 수질평가를 실시하였다. 남대천, 사천천 및 연곡천의 이화학적 수질은 일부 공사구간 및 하류 정점을 제외하고, BOD가 $2mg\;L^{-1}$ 이하의 농도로 대체적으로 양호한 것으로 나타났으며, 하류정점의 경우 남대천과 사천천이 해수에 의한 염도의 영향과 폐쇄하구의 특성상 영양염의 농축 등 오염이 진행되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 영양단계 판정결과 남대천은 전지점이 대체적으로 중영양단계를 나타내며, 연곡천은 상류에서 하류로 갈수록 부영양화가 진행되고, 사천천은 전체적으로 부영양단계로 나타났다. 영양단계의 판정은 각 정점간의 결과와 영양염의 유엽 정점을 잘 반영하고 있으나, 강우 및 유량의 변화로 계절별 영양단계는 큰 차이를 나타냈다. 생물학적 수질평가 결과, 남대천은 하류 정점을 제외하고 $\beta\sim\alpha$-빈부수성 이고, TDI는 50 이하로 생물학적 수질이 대체로 양호한 것으로 나타났으며, 일부 공사구간과 하류정점은 $\beta$-중부수성이며, TDI는 70 이상으후 생물학적 수질이 다소 오염된 것으로 나타났다. 연곡천은 $\beta\sim\alpha$-빈부수성이며, TDI는 40 이하로 대체적으로 생물학적 수질이 양호한 것으로 나타났으며, 사천천은 2008년 5월과 2009년 2월의 상류정점을 제외하고 $\beta\sim\alpha$-중부수성 이며, TDI는 70 이상으로 오염된 것으로 나타났다. 상관분석 결과, 생물학적 수질평가 지수인 DAIpo와 TDI 간에 높은 상관성을 나타냈다. 또한 규조지수인 DAIpo와 TDI는 BOD보다 수질 영 양단계(TSI)와 상관성이 높은 것으로 나타났다.